Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
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Former President Trump publicly criticized Pope Leo following the Pope's criticism of Trump's threats against Iran. Trump accused the Pope of being too liberal, soft on crime, and failing to address Iran's nuclear ambitions. These remarks drew immediate criticism, with one expert noting that even historical dictators had not attacked the Pope so directly. Pope Leo has repeatedly called for de-escalation in the Middle East and denounced global conflicts, including Trump's threats against Iran, which he deemed "unacceptable." The Pope has also lamented the growing indifference to violence and death.
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AI-ExtractedWhen Trump threatened Iran, saying that "a whole civilisation will die tonight", he responded by saying the statement was "truly unacceptable".
Pope Leo has called for de-escalation in the Middle East many times
Not even Hitler or Mussolini attacked the Pope so directly and publicly.
I don't think he's doing a very good job, he likes crime, I guess.
Trump attacked Pope over criticism of Iran war.
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